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Jay Gunia

@jaygunia

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Scaling World-Class Digital Experiences | Design Systems & Product Design Leader

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, where I can leverage my design expertise to create impactful user experiences.

I am an innovative design leader with a passion for developing world-class digital experiences through strategic design systems and user-centered approaches. My proven track record includes enhancing usability, consistency, and speed for top-tier brands, ensuring that design solutions align with both business goals and user needs.

In my role as Design Director at Wongdoody, I led the strategy and implementation of enterprise-level design systems, achieving significant UX improvements for Fortune 500 clients. Notably, I spearheaded PwC's 'System of Systems' design system, which reduced design inconsistencies by 40% and increased user satisfaction by 25%. My experience also includes refining design systems at Havas Health & You, where I enhanced accessibility compliance and team efficiency through the use of Agile methodologies.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver impactful design solutions. My work at The Walt Disney Company on the 'Prism' design system led to a unified design language with 95% adherence across platforms, demonstrating my commitment to excellence in design.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Design Director (staff)

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Wongdoody

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Led the strategy and implementation of enterprise-level design systems, delivering measurable UX improvements and business impact for Fortune 500 clients. Spearheaded PwC's 'System of Systems' design system, integrating Salesforce Lightning and Appkit 4, reducing design inconsistencies by 40%, and increasing user satisfaction by 25%.

Design Systems UX Design Salesforce Lightning AppKit Business Impact

Lead Product Designer (staff)

Havas Health & You

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Refined the 'Monochromatic' design system, showcasing deep expertise in design systems and product design across a global pharmaceutical enterprise. Led a cross-functional team to implement Agile methodologies, improving team efficiency, and accelerating project timelines by streamlining workflows.

Design Systems Product Design Agile Methodologies Team Leadership Workflow Optimization Accessibility Compliance Google Analytics Hotjar WCAG Audits

Experience Design Lead (contract)

VML

Mar 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

Led the development and implementation of Publix's design system, leveraging design tokens, reusable Figma components, and clear spec documentation in Figma and SharePoint to ensure design consistency and cross-team alignment. Conducted design system audits for ConEd and Orange & Rockland websites (coned.com, oru.com) within the SAFe Agile framework, improving usability and streamlining user journ

Design Systems Figma SharePoint)Design Tokens Usability User Journey Mapping Google Analytics Jira Hotjar

Sr. Product Designer (contract)

The Walt Disney Company

Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Led design efforts for Disney's cross-brand design system, 'Prism,' ensuring 95% adherence across platforms, resulting in a unified, scalable design language. During the 2020 election, I designed and implemented the live broadcast timestamp feature, now featured across ABC News digital platforms, which improves the clarity of real-time information and enhances user trust during critical news cover

Design Systems Product Design Scalability UI UX Design Brand Consistency Implementation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Arts, Communications Arts & Design

Studied Communication Arts & Design, focusing on principles and practices within the field. Gained expertise in various design disciplines and communication strategies.